253411 PSYCHIATRIST
Diagnoses, assesses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child Psychiatrist
Forensic Psychiatrist
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Medical Psychotherapist
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
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Assessing patients’ mental and physical status to determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders
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Assessing patients’ medical, psychiatric and psychological histories
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Examining patients to determine general physical condition
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Ordering laboratory tests, imaging, neuropsychological tests and other diagnostic procedures
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Examining the results of tests and examinations to determine the most appropriate forms of treatment
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Prescribing and administering medication, psychotherapy, and other physical treatments and rehabilitation programs
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Arranging admission to hospitals and providing in-patient treatment
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Consulting, supervising and working with other medical practitioners and health professionals
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Determining whether patients require involuntary treatment in accordance with relevant mental health acts
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Assisting courts and other statutory bodies in managing patients in legal and forensic settings
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Teaching medical students and registrars, and assessing their progress by administering tests